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Spud303
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23/12/11 09:23 PM
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Mauser sporter model?
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Hi, I'm new to Mauser Obendorf sporters. What Model have I got here? It's in 7x57 and has been well looked after. Should make a nice rifle for Fallow & Reds. Grateful for any information. Thanks Spud
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Beautiful rifle. I can never become too tired to see these Oberndorf Mausers popping up here and there.
Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas.
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jgrabow
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24/12/11 01:54 AM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Very nice Mauser. It's a Type B, pattern No. 80. I like the Mauser Banner. Could you attach a picture of the left side of the receiver?
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Beautiful! You are one lucky man, Spud 303!
Thanks for sharing and we'll look forward to hunt pics and reports.
Good hunting!
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Rule303
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24/12/11 12:26 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Nice looking rifle there Spud. How does she shoot?
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mckinney
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24/12/11 01:42 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Nice looking rifle and definitely a post WW1 Type B. Great caliber, too.
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NitroX
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24/12/11 02:25 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Spud,
nice looking Germanic styled sporter. I like that schnabel styled stock too.
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pjaln
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29/12/11 09:49 AM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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very nice,,,and the original sight hood too....paul
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awseo
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02/01/12 01:58 AM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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I love my Mauser 98 action rifle. They are great ! Will never change it.
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gryphon
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02/01/12 08:41 AM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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AWSeo I have been perusing your online wares and must say that I`m impressed.
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Spud303
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02/01/12 07:07 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Thanks all for the info. That's a big help. Am I correct in assuming it was made post WW1 (square PG rather than a rounded one)?
The bore has cleaned up nicely and a field test is planned soon with some 140 gr Woodleighs.
This rifle has certainly rekindled my interest in Mauser sporters. I went searching for a suitable reference book & someone suggested "Mauser: Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles" by J. Speed. Unfortunately it is out of print & 2nd hand copies appear hard to get hold of. Is this really the case?
Spud
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jgrabow
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02/01/12 09:35 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Per Jon Speed’s book, the Mauser Banner trademark first appeared on the receiver ring around 1924. The size and position of the Mauser Banner changed over the course of production.
On the left side of the receiver, you should have one of the following proof marks.
Commercial ‘BU’ proof marks 1898 – 1924
Commercial ‘BUG’ proof marks 1924 – 1934 Approx. SN range 87XXX – 111XXX
Commercial ‘BUGN’ proof marks 1934 – 19XX Approx. SN range 111XXX – 126XXX
Hope this helps.
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Spud303
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07/01/12 03:29 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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Jim, thanks very much for those details. Serial number is 900XX with the BU proof mark. I finally got to see & hold the rifle yesterday and a deal was quickly struck!! The photos don't do it justice & thankfully the previous owners have certainly looked after it. Now the paperwork(!!)then some load development and hopefully it will be in the bush for the opening of the Fallow deer season here on March 1.
Spud.
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dons
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07/01/12 11:40 PM
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Re: Mauser sporter model?
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That serial number puts the build date at 1924.
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